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CKO Kickboxing South Philly
4.8 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Part of CKO Kickboxing
Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ckokickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 267-519-8625
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–1 pm, 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30–11:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 8:30–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“Love CKO-south Philly, been coming for a few years periodically and is the best place for a great full body workout.”
“A class I highly recommend, especially for beginners, is CKO Technique: Skills and Drills.”
What members say
“A class I highly recommend, especially for beginners, is CKO Technique: Skills and Drills.”
“They all are amazing, they all have different techniques, all their classes are fun you get a great and fun workout and can’t get enough of this place .”
“Excellent vibes, great orientation, and a workout that both kicked my ass and helped me purge some bullshit.”
“The gym is clean, and sanitary.”
“What I experienced, and learned from the superb training staff, is well worth the price of admission.”
From the reviews
I have been a member since opening day June 2018. I love coming here! I feel great after Gina’s class! She is a great instructor and also very patient. She has great techniques and I look forward to each class. Stacey’s classes are never boring! She incorporates bands and weights into her workout, which I love!
Van, Eddy and Stacey were awesome! 20/10 will definitely be back! Van was super knowledgeable with what he was teaching, Stacey was extra supportive and encouraging and Eddy was very nice as well and guided me through booking both my first and upcoming classes!! Thanks again everyone and see you Monday!
Stacy classes are amazing. She changes things up so you’re never bored. Great uplifting music and she works you hard so you get the results you want. She also gives you alternate exercises if needed. Love her class
I joined CKO almost 2 years ago, and it was the best decision ever. I had classes with Stacy , Abby, Gina , Gianna, Alex, Julianna, Ray , van , ashley, Tricia and Eddie.
New to kickboxing? Start at CKO Kickboxing South Philly
CKO Kickboxing South Philly comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at CKO Kickboxing South Philly
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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